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07-09-2018, 09:23 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Parker
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #22166
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Hitch help
We are purchasing a 2017 Montana 3710FL and will be pulling with short box Ram. Question :
Do I need a slider or will standard hitch work with the Montana? I was told the Cap is molded to accept a regular hitch??
True/Untrue??
Thanks!
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07-09-2018, 09:38 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,924
M.O.C. #20477
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Craig,
Welcome to the forum!
I would recommend a slider. A standard hitch is less expensive but you have a great likelyhood of damage to your truck. You can hit the truck even with a slider but it is less likely. Would recommend an auto slider over a manual one.
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2018 3160RL
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07-15-2018, 09:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Sanger
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #20773
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I bought the super glide, works great
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07-16-2018, 08:06 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Saint Johns
Posts: 3
M.O.C. #21297
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I use have a Demco Autoslide 21k for my 3790RD, pulled with a Chevy 6.5 bed. I chose Demco over Pullrite for the height adjustment of the Demco and lack of a capture plate attached to the trailer pin.
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07-09-2018, 09:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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Welcome to the forum from Washington state. +1 on the slider.
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07-09-2018, 10:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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Welcome to the MOC family from Washington St! Some will say you don't need a slider with the newer front cap's until it to late I have a long box so I cant say but i'v seen the dents in the cab of those short box trucks without a slider. Get a auto slider if you have a shot box truck.
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
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Happy Trails
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07-10-2018, 06:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Slider if it was my truck.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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07-10-2018, 06:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bee Branch
Posts: 2,620
M.O.C. #20693
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Slider. My last truck was a short bed with dents on both sides plus a $400 rear glass replacement (learning curve)....
I won’t buy another short bed but I live in the country with plenty of parking and also like the extra room
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Bee Branch, AR.
2017 Ram 1 ton diesel duallyCrew Cab/Long Bed
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07-10-2018, 07:35 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Parker
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #22166
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Thank you all for your replies. Looks like an Auto Slider is my answer.......
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07-10-2018, 07:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2018
Location: livingston,tx
Posts: 558
M.O.C. #21685
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Welcome to the forum.
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07-10-2018, 08:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
Posts: 3,198
M.O.C. #13740
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Welcome to the group. Just saw a pickup in the last rv park with a plywood rear window. And yes, he was towing a fifth wheel.
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07-10-2018, 09:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Catoosa
Posts: 778
M.O.C. #18384
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I've been pulling with a short bed with a Reese manual slider since 2005 and have seldom needed to use it, however the few times I did use it I was glad I had it. Remember, it's the unexpected that will get you! One time while waiting to get to a gas pump where I had to act quickly when it emptied, I had to make a tight turn and made slight contact with the cab. I was lucky, as it left just a slight dent and paint scuff that you don't notice unless I point it out. Therefore my advice is to make the investment in a auto slider if you can, if not at least get a manual slider. Check the various rv classifieds or Craigslist if you want to save some money.
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07-10-2018, 09:13 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Welcome to the forum! We pull with a short bed and originally had a Reese slider. Replaced it with a Pullrite when I got a great deal at the Central Plains Rally. Very nice just to steer and not worry about it.
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07-10-2018, 09:26 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Parker
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #22166
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Thanks!! Great advice
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07-10-2018, 10:31 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Bastrop
Posts: 2,892
M.O.C. #20753
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Soooo which autoslider did you settle on?
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07-10-2018, 12:22 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Parker
Posts: 4
M.O.C. #22166
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I haven’t yet. Do you have a recommendation ?
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07-10-2018, 12:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2016
Location: celina
Posts: 109
M.O.C. #18604
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I would recommend the pullrite slider. It really worked great for me on my past 3/4 ton Ford truck. It is fully automatic your just need to lube the rails . Only downside is adding the capture plate on the fifth wheel .
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07-10-2018, 01:56 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Grand Rapids
Posts: 1,896
M.O.C. #9561
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you don't need a slider but just be very careful on your turns.....
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07-10-2018, 03:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Ferndale
Posts: 273
M.O.C. #16033
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Pullrite slider, no remembering to get out and move a lever. It is auto slide.
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07-10-2018, 03:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 950
M.O.C. #19630
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I used a Pullrite for two 5th wheels with my short bed RAM. I went to a Reese 5th Airborne Sidewinder hitch pin, which we love, and a Demco Recon hitch.
Pullrite is very heavy, messy, and takes up a lot of room in the bed.
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